Vacancies at Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA), August 2018

Kijiwe Cha Wasomi Monday, August 27, 2018

Vacancies at Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA), August 2018

3.0 TANZANIA FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY (TFDA) Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) is an Executive Agency under the
Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children which is
responsible for the regulation of quality, safety and effectiveness of food,
medicines, cosmetics and medical devices for the purpose of protecting and
promoting public health. TFDA is established under Section 4(1) of the Tanzania
Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Cap.219. 3.1 POSITION: DRUG REGISTRATION OFFICERS- (2 POSTS)3.1.1 REPORTS TO: TFDA – HEAD QUARTER 3.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i) To review and evaluate documentation of product applied for registration ii) To evaluate generic medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, in Vitro
Diagnostics and promotional materials applied for registration iii) To prepare and submit evaluation and progress reports to head of section iv) To update the relevant product registration database v) To attend and respond to customer inquiries related to product registration vi) To perform any other duties related to the above as may be assigned by
superiors. 3.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor of Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Bachelor in Biomedical
Engineering or related field from a recognized institution with at least three (3)
years experience 3.1.4 REMUNERATION According to TFDA scale 3.2 POSITION: DRUG INSPECTOR- (3 POSTS)3.2.1 REPORTS TO: EASTERN ZONE 3.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESi) To conduct inspections according to the established Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) ii) To prepare and submit inspection reports according to SOPs iii) Process applications for registration of premises, licenses, import and export
permits of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. iv) Supervise destruction of unfit drugs and cosmetic products v) To prepare status reports on license, permit, import and export of drugs,
cosmetics and medical devices vi) Develop and maintain good relations with customers vii) To perform any other duties relevant to the above that they may be assigned
by superiors. 3.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelor of Pharmacy, Veterinary medicines or equivalent qualifications in the
related field from a recognized institution with at least three (3) years experience. 3.2.4 REMUNERATION According to TFDA scale 3.3 POSITION: ASSISTANT DRUGS INSPECTOR (2 POSTS) 3.3.1 REPORTS TO: EASTERN ZONE 3.3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i) Conduct general inspection at port of entry ii) To screen products iii) To conduct and prepare inspection reports iv) To check and verify import/export license and permit applications v) To prepare reports
vi) To perform an y other duties relevant to the above that they may be assigned
by superiors 3.3.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Holder of Diploma in pharmaceutical science or related field from recognized
institution. 3.3.4 REMUNERATION According to TFDA scale 3.4 POSITION: LABORATORY ANALYST-(1 POST)3.4.1 REPORTS TO: LAKE ZONE (MWANZA) 3.4.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i) To conduct analysis of product samples ii) To prepare and submit analytical results report iii) To update the relevant laboratory database iv) To train and give guidance to subordinates v) To perform any other duties related to the above that they may be assigned
by superiors 3.4.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDHolder of BSc, its equivalent in Pharmacy, Food Sciences, Food Technology,
Microbiology, Herbal Medicine, Botany, Chemistry Biotechnology or related field
from recognized institution. 3.4.4 REMUNERATION According to TFDA scale 3.5 POSITION: TECHNICIAN- (1 POST)3.5.1 REPORTS TO: HEAD QUARTER- DAR ES SALAAM 3.5.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES i) To allocate MIS resources to users ii) To monitor use of MIS resources iii) To update the relevant laboratory database iv) To train and give guidance to subordinates v) To perform any other duties related to the above that they may be assigned
by superiors.

3.5.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDHolder of diploma or its equivalent in computer science or Information
Technology or systems analysts or equivalent 3.5.4 REMUNERATION According to TFDA scale 3.6 POSITION: DRIVER -(1 POST)REPORTS TO: SOUTHERN (MTWARA)3.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESi) To initiate requisition and account for fuel ii) To drive vehicles as assigned iii) To keep the vehicle safe iv) Keep the vehicle clean at all times v) To fill and maintain vehicles log book vi) To initiate maintenance of vehicles vii) Perform any other duties related to the above that they may be assigned by
superiors. 3.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Form IV certificate with class C driving license and trade test grade II in auto
mechanics from a recognized institution plus at least 3 years of safe driving. 3.6.3 REMUNERATION According to TFDA scaleGENERAL CONDITIONS i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age except for those who are in public service; ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers; iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement; iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;  Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;  Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;  Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;  Birth certificate. v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted  Form IV and form VI results slips;  Testimonials and all Partial transcripts. vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers; vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply; viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts; ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE); x. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU); xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate; xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to the following address Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O. Box 63100, Maktaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam. xiii. Deadline for application is 6th September, 2018 and; xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview; xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;